Comparison
ollama vs gollama
Verdict
Pick ollama if ollama is a Go-based framework for deploying and running various large language models, including Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, and Gemma; pick gollama if gollama is an application written in Go that enables management of Ollama models using Terminal User Interfaces (TUI).
Markdown twin · ollama alternatives · gollama alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | ollama | gollama |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (61d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Published findings As of Aug 9, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | No public record from this source As of Aug 2, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- ollama
- Get up and running with Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and other models.
- gollama
- Go manage your Ollama models
Stars
- ollama
- 181k
- gollama
- 1.8k
Forks
- ollama
- 18k
- gollama
- 113
Open issues
- ollama
- 4.0k
- gollama
- 2
Language
- ollama
- Go
- gollama
- Go
Adopt for
- ollama
- Ollama is a Go-based framework for deploying and running various large language models, including Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, and Gemma.
- gollama
- gollama is an application written in Go that enables management of Ollama models using Terminal User Interfaces (TUI).
Persona
- ollama
- -
- gollama
- -
Runtime
- ollama
- -
- gollama
- -
License
- ollama
- MIT
- gollama
- MIT License allows for free use and modification under the terms of the license agreement provided with the software.
Last pushed
- ollama
- Sep 17, 2026
- gollama
- Jul 20, 2026
Categories
- ollama
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- gollama
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ollama
- Very active (96%)
- gollama
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- ollama
- 0d
- gollama
- 61d
Open issues (now)
- ollama
- 4.0k
- gollama
- 2
Stars delta
- ollama
- +3.7k (30d)
- gollama
- +5 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ollama
- +451 (30d)
- gollama
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- ollama
- Organization
- gollama
- User
deps.dev advisories
- ollama
- Published findings
- gollama
- Not queried
OpenSSF Scorecard
- ollama
- No public record from this source
- gollama
- Not queried
Full report
- ollama
- Trust report
- gollama
- Trust report
Choose ollama if…
- Tags unique to ollama: deepseek, gemma, glm, go.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- ollama ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a framework that supports a wide range of large language models, including Qwen and Gemma, and you prefer using Go for development.
When NOT to use ollama
- If your project is heavily reliant on Python or another language and you prefer not to introduce Go into your tech stack.
- When you need a framework that is tightly integrated with a specific model or ecosystem that Ollama does not support, such as models that are only available through a different framework or language.
Choose gollama if…
- Tags unique to gollama: ai, ggml, gguf, linux.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Use gollama when you work with Ollama models and prefer tools built using Go.
When NOT to use gollama
- Do not use gollama if your development environment does not support Go or requires a web-based UI instead of TUI.
- Avoid using gollama when working with non-Ollama models, as it is specifically designed to manage Ollama models only.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ollama/ollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ollama/ollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ollama/ollama) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (sammcj/gollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (sammcj/gollama) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (sammcj/gollama) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ollama 181k · gollama 1.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ollama and gollama?
- ollama: Get up and running with Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and other models.. gollama: Go manage your Ollama models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ollama over gollama?
- Choose ollama over gollama when Tags unique to ollama: deepseek, gemma, glm, go; Also covers Inference & Serving; ollama ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a framework that supports a wide range of large language models, including Qwen and Gemma, and you prefer using Go for development.
- When should I choose gollama over ollama?
- Choose gollama over ollama when Tags unique to gollama: ai, ggml, gguf, linux; Also covers Developer Tools; Use gollama when you work with Ollama models and prefer tools built using Go.
- When should I avoid ollama?
- If your project is heavily reliant on Python or another language and you prefer not to introduce Go into your tech stack. When you need a framework that is tightly integrated with a specific model or ecosystem that Ollama does not support, such as models that are only available through a different framework or language.
- When should I avoid gollama?
- Do not use gollama if your development environment does not support Go or requires a web-based UI instead of TUI. Avoid using gollama when working with non-Ollama models, as it is specifically designed to manage Ollama models only.
- Is ollama or gollama more popular on GitHub?
- ollama has more GitHub stars (181,196 vs 1,837). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ollama and gollama open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ollama: MIT, gollama: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ollama or gollama?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ollama alternatives and gollama alternatives (ollama markdown twin, gollama markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, ollama or gollama?
- ollama: Very active. gollama: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for ollama and gollama?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ollama trust report; gollama trust report.